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There is an epidemic of violence in the United States, ranging from community and gun-related violence to intimate partner violence, and more.

07.14.2023 two bar graphs depicting health care insecurity among men and women who experience violence

Violence and Health Care Insecurity

Survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence had higher odds of health care insecurity than those who did not experience this kind of violence.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

06.26.2023 line graph depicting how a community response approach to mental health and substance abuse crises reduced crime

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Breaking the Broken Windows Theory

Decreasing policing of minor, non-criminal offenses through an alternative response program did not lead to an increase in violent offenses.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

06.21.2023 White transporter vehicle driving through the city

Not Reforms but Alternatives: The Benefit of Alternative Response Programs

Alternative response programs, which focus on care instead of criminalization, are one strategy for preventing the harms of policing while supporting community safety.

Guest Authors Maren Spolum, William Lopez, Daphne C. Watkins, Paul Fleming

06.08.2023 a graph of a number of colored squares

Documenting Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Is First Step to Promoting Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic was accompanied by an epidemic of anti-Asian hate crimes, with reports of these crimes rising by 89% between 2019 and 2021.

Guest Authors Leanne Villareal, Cecilia Vu